I tried to pull the cans open by the tab, but the tab, once open, would not budge! I hurt my finger trying to force it. THEN, I tried a regular can opener, and it would not bite the cab on the top! I had to try using the can opener on the side, and it bit but was really hard to move, especially near the tab. I had to PRY the little bit that did cut to be able to open *** large enough to pour out most of the soup! No more PROGRESO for me.